Our Mission Statement Van Buren School District will serve the Van Buren Community by providing a learning environment that enables students to attain their full potential and that promotes lifelong learning. We believe: Everyone can learn Education is learner-centered Education prepares learners for solving real life problems Continual personal and professional growth is vital Technology is essential to education Education can actively link the community Assessment and evaluation are critical steps in the learning process A safe, nurturing and orderly environment is conducive to learning 2221 Pointer Trail E Van Buren, AR 72956 (479) 474-7942 District Administrators Superintendent: Dr. Merle Dickerson Deputy Superintendent: Kerry Schneider Assistant Superintendent: Brian Summerhill Dr. Harry Tommey Directors: Principals Van Buren High School: Eddie Tipton Butterfield Middle School: Dr. Karen Endel VBHS Freshman Academy: Lisa Miller Central Elementary School: Cindy Mizell Northridge Middle School: Lonnie Mitchell King Elementary School: Renee Risley City Heights Elementary School: Mary McCutchen James R. Tate Elementary School: Robert Childers Parkview Elementary School: Stacie Wood Rena Elementary School: Joyce Sanders District Statistics Enrollment for 2012-2013: 5918 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 | 2011-2012 Grade 12: 383 Grade 11: 423 Grade 10: 462 Grade 09: 521 Grade 08: 488 Grade 07: 497 Grade 06: 475 Grade 05: 445 Grade 04: 434 Grade 03: 419 Grade 02: 438 Grade 01: 456 Kindergarten: 479 Pre-K: 0 Special Education: 10.71% Gifted and Talented: 6.51% ESL: 7.72% General Information: State School Report Cards | Accountability | No Child Left Behind U.S. Department of Education | Arkansas Department of Education Education Programs: Activities Program | Adult Education | Child Nutrition | Gifted/Talented Safety Programs | Special Education | School Policies & Procedures: Attendance Zones | Registration | School Choice | Transportation Health Services/School Nurses
Van Buren School District will serve the Van Buren Community by providing a learning environment that enables students to attain their full potential and that promotes lifelong learning.